Cities Near Shahrisabz
Cities near Shahrisabz, UZ: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Samarkand, Qarshi, Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Shahrisabz, UZ is Samarkand, about 42 mi (67 km) away — roughly 1 hr 15 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samarkand | 42 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Qarshi | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Koson | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Denov | 79 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jizzax | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Navoiy | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dushanbe | 111 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tirmiz | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Istaravshan | 130 mi / 209 km | 3 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Shahrisabz
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Samarkand, Qarshi, Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri, Koson, Denov. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Shahrisabz
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Navoiy, Dushanbe, Tirmiz, Istaravshan. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Shahrisabz include Samarkand, Qarshi, Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri, Koson, Denov. The closest is Samarkand, about 42 miles (67 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.